Hypochondriac Collection

Howard Hughes, US aviation pioneer
Howard Hughes (1905-1976), American aviation pioneer. Hughes was 16 when his mother died. When his father died unexpectedly two years later

The Anatomy of Melancholy' London
5307244 The Anatomy of Melancholy' London.; (add.info.: Frontispiece from Robert Burton 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' London, 1836. Originally published 1621)

Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians
5997530 Le Malade Imaginaire: satire depicting author and botanist John Hill in bed being consulted by a range of physicians all determined to secure their fees, 1752 (engraving) by Fairholt

Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2636962 Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) (oil on canvas)
STC179001 Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) (oil on canvas) by Leslie, Charles Robert (1794-1859); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Nervous Malady, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho)
STC446020 Nervous Malady, illustration from The Works of Hippocrates, 1934 (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Malade Imaginaire, 1861 (oil on canvas)
CH139910 Le Malade Imaginaire, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Abraham (1824-62); 111.7x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Argan, 1868. Creator: L Wolff
Argan, 1868. The character of Argan, the hypochondriac main character in " Le Malade Imaginaire" (The Imaginary Invalid), a comedie-ballet by Jean Baptiste de Moliere, first staged in 1673

HonorA Daumier Hypochondriac Le Malade imaginaire
Honore Daumier: The Hypochondriac (Le Malade imaginaire), Honore Daumier, 1860-1863, Oil on panel, Overall: 9 5/8 x 12 13/16 in. (24.5 x 32.5 cm)

Scene from Molieres play, Le Malade Imaginaire, first performed in 1673. 17th century

The character of Argan in Act I Scene II, from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere
XJF465168 The character of Argan in Act I Scene II, from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, engraved by Ludwig Wolff (engraving) by Geffroy, Edmond A.F

Title page for A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions
XJF465165 Title page for A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions by Bernard de Mandeville, published 1711 (printed paper) by English School

A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c
XJF441960 A Scene from Le Malade Imaginaire by Moliere, etched by Charles Jean Louis Courty, c.1872 (etching) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ragotin Treated with a Cupping Glass, from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron
XIR223841 Ragotin Treated with a Cupping Glass, from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Coulom, Jean de (fl.1695-1735); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed
XIR218232 The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed in the garden at Versailles, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lepautre, Pierre (1660-1744); Bibliotheque Nationale

Le Malade Imaginaire, from the series Monomanes, 1830 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR164892 Le Malade Imaginaire, from the series Monomanes, 1830 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Argan and Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire (1673) by Moliere
XIR164891 Argan and Monsieur Purgon, from Le Malade Imaginaire (1673) by Moliere (1622-73) (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The Wounded Man (oil on canvas)
XIR125471 The Wounded Man (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 100x127 cm; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork
The Hypochondriac. Satirical artwork showing a female patient (centre) suffering from hypochondria, a mental condition where a patient over-reacts to physical symptoms that may be harmless

The Hypohondriac / 1883
A hypochondriac sits at his desk surrounded by potions and advertisements for various cures

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"Hypochondriac: A Historical Journey through the Worried Mind" Step into the world of hypochondria, where fear and anxiety intertwine with a fascination for medicine. From Howard Hughes, the eccentric US aviation pioneer, to the satirical engravings of "Le Malade Imaginaire, " this condition has captivated minds throughout history. In 1752, John Hill found himself immortalized in bed surrounded by physicians eager to secure their fees in a hand-colored engraving titled "Le Malade Imaginaire. " This satire shed light on society's obsession with medical consultations and highlighted how it could be exploited for personal gain. Fast forward to 1813 when "Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital" was published. This captivating hand-colored engraving depicted a woman transformed into a walking hospital due to her incessant health concerns. It served as a reminder that hypochondria can consume one's identity and turn them into mere vessels of ailments. Molière's masterpiece "Le Malade Imaginaire" further explored this theme in an oil-on-canvas painting from 1861. Scenes from the play showcased characters entangled in exaggerated medical consultations, revealing how hypochondria can become theatrical and comical. Even Hippocrates' works featured illustrations depicting nervous maladies in colorful lithographs from 1934. These images remind us that throughout centuries, people have sought solace in understanding their bodily discomforts but often fell victim to self-diagnosis fueled by excessive worry. "The Abuse of Medicine, " portrayed through vibrant lithographs from L'Assiette au Beurre magazine in 1904, emphasized society's tendency to misuse medical knowledge for personal gain or attention-seeking purposes. Hypochondriacs may inadvertently contribute to this abuse while seeking validation for their perceived illnesses. The character Argan captured the essence of hypochondria in an oil painting created by L Wolff during 1868.